noun🔗ShareVerteidigung, SchutzThe action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury."The castle's strong walls and moats were its main defences against invaders. "Die starken Mauern und Gräben der Burg waren ihre wichtigsten Verteidigungsanlagen gegen Eindringlinge.actionmilitarywarpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerteidigung, SchutzSomething used to oppose attacks."The castle's thick stone walls were its primary defences against invaders. "Die dicken Steinmauern der Burg waren ihre primären Verteidigungsanlagen gegen Eindringlinge.militaryweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerteidigung, RechtfertigungAn argument in support or justification of something."My sister presented strong defences for her decision to skip the school trip. "Meine Schwester präsentierte starke Verteidigungsgründe für ihre Entscheidung, den Schulausflug zu schwänzen.lawstatementpoliticsmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerteidigungA strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence."The team focused on strengthening their defences to stop the opposing players from scoring any more goals. "Das Team konzentrierte sich darauf, seine Verteidigung zu stärken, um die gegnerischen Spieler daran zu hindern, weitere Tore zu erzielen.sportmilitarygameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerteidigungThe portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence."The hockey team's defences were strong, making it difficult for the other team to score goals. "Die Verteidigung des Hockeyteams war stark, was es für die andere Mannschaft schwierig machte, Tore zu erzielen.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerteidigung, MilitärGovernment policy or (infra)structure related to the military."Department of Defence"VerteidigungsministeriummilitarygovernmentpoliticswarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerbot, UntersagungProhibition; a prohibitory ordinance."The school's strict "defences" against mobile phones in class were intended to improve student focus. "Die strengen Verbote der Schule gegen Mobiltelefone im Unterricht sollten die Konzentration der Schüler verbessern.governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading